National Self-build Week: Cheapest UK Cities for Aspiring Self-Builders

As it’s National Custom and Self-build week (Monday, May 6^th – 12^th), Insulation Express have uncovered the UK cities with the biggest self-build opportunities.

The results have been collated into a map which highlights the top 30 cities and includes the number of available plots, as well as the average plot price for each city – https://www.insulationexpress.co.uk/blog/uks-biggest-self-build-opportunities/

Stand out stats include:

• 1 in 7 Brits are currently researching the self-build process.
• 1 million Brits plan on building a self-build within the next year.
• The average self-build homeowner makes a profit of 29% when selling their home.
• 49% of Brits dislike standard new builds making the flexibility of a self-build more appealing.
• The average price of a plot in Liverpool (£817,000) is seven times more expensive than in Manchester (£112,090).

Top 10 Most Expensive Cities for Self-Build Plots

Insulation Express have also used their ‘self-build opportunities’ findings to expose the most expensive cities for aspiring self-builders: *

1. Liverpool – £817,000
2. Oxford – £508,333
3. Leeds – £388,000
4. Portsmouth – £371,250
5. Derby – £356,428
6. Peterborough – £328,741
7. Cambridge – £323,333
8. Cardiff – £303,750
9. Birmingham – £274,714
10. Edinburgh – £256,000

*Price was determined by calculating the average price of plots available within the city.

Top 10 Cheapest Cities for Self-Build Plots

Insulation Express’ have also uncovered the cheapest cities for self-build plot prices: *

1. Inverness – £91,062
2. Dundee – £95,000
3. Manchester – £112,090
4. Salford – £119,833
5. Durham – £128,684
6. Wolverhampton – £146,666
7. Southampton – £156,666
8. Plymouth – £170,000
9. Lincoln – £173,316
10. Newport – £195,500

 Top 30 Cities with the Biggest Self-build Potential